The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
Overall good condition.
The compass sundials all generally in good condition, with the typical light scratches, scuffs and general wear as to be expected with age. The largest (approx. 23⁄4 in. wide) is inscribed in ink and faintly scratched "5.702 WS-" at its underside, its glass with a minute chip to one edge, one of its feet with a solder repair. The Thomas Harris example with a crack across the glass; a smaller octagonal example with two chips to its glass. On another small octagonal example, the hinged ring to the top and one edge of the base are both somewhat warped. The smallest compass sundial (approx. 2 in. wide) is inscribed in ink "N9201" at its underside.
The pocket globe is printed with a colophon reading "A NEW Terrestrial GLOBE by Nath Hill 1754". With the expected fading, yellowing, foxing, light scratches, scuffs and general wear; a ring of slightly more intense yellowing above the equator.
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